Natural Heritage Ministerial Board

The Natural Heritage Ministerial Board is established under the Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1997. The Board provides the formal mechanism for liaison and cooperation between the Environment and Agriculture Ministers on all matters relating to jointly managed programmes funded through the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) of Australia Account. The Board supports the design and delivery of the National Landcare Programme. It also oversees and makes decisions on related programmes funded through the NHT Account, including the Reef Plan 2050 and the Indigenous Protected Areas programmes. The Board consists of the Environment Minister and the Agriculture Minister.

Further information

Type of Body

E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees

Established By / Under

Act / Regulation

Established By/Under More info

Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1997

Paid Members?

No

Max No. of Board/Committee Members

0

Classification

B. Secondary

Creation Date

2 December 1998

Last updated:
29 August 2017

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